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Burnand Family History

Burnand Surname Meaning

see Brennand.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burnand family from?

You can see how Burnand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnand families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Burnand families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Burnand's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burnand families in 1891.
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What did your Burnand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burnand. 34% of Burnand men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Burnand women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnand were Glass Factory Labourer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Machinist Engineer
    34%
  • Glass Factory Labourer Heavy Work
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Private Mean
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burnand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnand census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Burnand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 273 military records available for the last name Burnand. For the veterans among your Burnand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Burnand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Burnand in 1967 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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